The Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation Versus Surgery for Solitary T1N0M0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis compares microwave ablation and surgery for solitary T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma, suggesting benefits of MWA.
Key Points
This analysis aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided microwave ablation versus surgical intervention for solitary T1N0M0 papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Performed systematic literature review across multiple databases including PubMed and Scopus.
Compared oncological outcomes, complications, and surgery-related indicators between MWA and surgery.
Conducted subgroup analysis for T1A and T1B tumor stages.
MWA showed no significant differences in local tumor progression and new-onset tumors compared to surgery.
Significantly reduced overall complication rates, operation time, and hospital stay.
Improved quality of life outcomes and reduced treatment costs associated with MWA.